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V229 GNP

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,333 mi
Last recorded78,333 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 GNP
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,333 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 77,815 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn kingpin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,921 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,336 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,078 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 50,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013
Fail 19 Jul 2013 47,147 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake backplates slight corrosion

slight play front kingpin

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,074 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 46,858 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,743 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 45,743 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,423 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,908 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,128 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 34,806 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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V229 GNP is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 37,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V229 GNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 26 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V229 GNP is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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